Description

Job Summary:

Teach five sections of Spanish:  1 section of Spanish 2 and 3 sections of Spanish III and 1 section of Spanish 4. Check out the World Languages Department philosophy and Spanish course descriptions on our website.

A strong candidate for this position would ideally have experience teaching high school Spanish, but we would also consider other teaching experience or a new college graduate. The World Languages Department is highly collaborative and shares resources, and we work to align grading practices to ensure department members evaluate tests, quizzes, homework and other student work within a similar framework, with student learning and outcomes at the center.  We seek to support and encourage confidence in languages through practice with writing, speaking and listening.

Responsibilities:

•         Teach 5 sections of Spanish:  1 section of Spanish II, 3 sections of Spanish III, and 1 section of Spanish IV (courses may change in subsequent years).
•         A successful candidate would have the ability to teach across the Spanish curriculum.
•         Collaborate closely with World Language Department members.
•         Plan lessons, create assignments and assessments, and develop other classroom opportunities to provide an engaging learning experience for all students.
•         Demonstrate a dedication to learning about our Catholic mission and then put into practice our Catholic mission and our Quality values, supporting students and colleagues in this endeavor.
•         Commit to continuous improvement through a focus on lifelong learning and professional collaboration across the institution. 
•         Commit to creating classroom experiences that support our diverse student body and celebrate that diversity, rooted in our Catholic mission and the mission of the Sisters of the Divine Savior.  
•         Commit to helping all students, regardless of their background, prior preparation, or skill level, grow in Spanish language understanding and skill application, and grow in the Qualities of the Graduate. 
•         Additional supervision and/or co-curricular or student club support and duties as needed (e.g., Den, study hall, lunch supervision, co-curricular or club support, etc.)

Requirements

Qualifications: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: 

Position requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Spanish, or a WI DPI license in teaching Spanish or the ability to attain one within three years of hire, and preferably high school teaching experience. Highly effective communication skills, strong organizational skills, and a strong desire to assist all students to be successful are also required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

Highly effective communication skills, strong organizational skills, and a strong desire to assist all students to be successful are also required. 

Physical Demands:  

This position requires constant contact and communication with others, multitasking, repetitive motion, some standing, sitting, and bending, and requires the daily use of computers, various monitors and other office equipment. 

Work Environment:  

The work takes place primarily in an office/school environment. There is occasional travel. 

Equal Employment Opportunity and ADA: 

DSHA practices equal employment opportunity.  We are committed to providing employees with a work environment that supports diversity and is free of unlawful discrimination and harassment.  All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and competence.  Our employment practices are not unlawfully influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s characteristics protected by law.  This policy governs all aspects of employment, promotion, assignment, discharge, and other terms and conditions of employment.

DSHA also is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment.  It is the policy of DSHA to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability, throughout all aspects of the hiring process, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for DSHA. If reasonable accommodation is needed during the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 414-721-7419.